Johnson City, TN. Obituaries

Aug 22, 2022

Aug 21, 2022

Dora Viola Huff Blount, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on her 99th birthday, August 21, 2022, at Christian Assisted Living. She spent her early years in Leesburg, Tennessee, and attended Mountain View School and graduated from Jonesborough High School. Viola then worked at Sears Roebuck with her sister, Kathleen Huff Miller, before becoming a homemaker. She was an active...

Aug 20, 2022

Betty Irene Sheets, age 83, went to be with Jesus early Saturday morning, August 20th, 2022, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital, after an extensive battle with illness. She was the daughter of Savannah Irene Shephard-Casey and Charlie Casey. Betty worked for Texas Instruments for 30 years on the production line before retiring. She enjoyed singing, cooking for her family, shopping,...

Aug 20, 2022

Darrell Foster, 69, Gray, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, at his residence. Darrell was born in Johnson City to Edith Marie Foster and the late Robert Foster. He attended Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church and retired from Eastman after several years as a Supervisor of the CE Division. Darrell also served 4 years in the United States Air Force...

Aug 16, 2022

Robert Eugene “Bobby” Davis, 72, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at his home. Bobby grew up in Michigan but has lived in Johnson City since 1980. He was an avid Michigan State fan. Bobby attended West Main Street Christian Church. He was preceded in death by: his father and stepmother, Thomas and Luella Angeline Davis. Survivors include:...

Aug 12, 2022

Fletcher Lake Rice, 78, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away on Friday August 12, 2022 at the Johnson City Medical Center. A graveside service will be held for Fletcher on Thursday August 18, 2022, at Fairview Cemetery, 878 Hwy 81 Jonesborough, at 3:00pm. Those attending are asked to meet at the cemetery by 2:50pm. Memories and condolences can be shared with...

Aug 11, 2022

Phyllis Jean Goins, 95, Johnson City, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at NHC. Phyllis was born in Jenkins, Kentucky to the late William Lee and Lillian Dorothy Moore Justice. She grew up in Middlesboro, Kentucky and graduated from Middlesboro High School. Phyllis worked in financing for over 30 years and retired from Emmanuel...

Aug 8, 2022

Ernest Chace Cross, age 89, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed into eternal glory on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. Ernie was born on May 6, 1933, in Kingsport, Tennessee, to the late Alice Brayton Cross and Ernest Childs Cross. He was a 1951 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport, Tennessee, where he excelled in basketball and track. Ernie was deployed...

Aug 7, 2022

David Alan Whitson, 66, Jonesborough, passed away Sunday, August 07, 2022, at his residence. David was born in Johnson City to Lorraine South Whitson and the late JD Whitson. He worked shutdowns in the millwright industry. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by: one brother, Douglas Whitson. Survivors include: one son, Chad Whitson and his wife...

Aug 6, 2022

It is with deep sadness that we announce Terry Lee Bussen, 89, of Johnson City, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at home with her loving husband, Jim, at her side. Terry was born in Columbus, Ohio, on September 17, 1932, to Herbert and Clara Rabold. Terry lived a very full and happy life surrounded by her family and friends....

Aug 5, 2022

Emma Cordelia Linker Pickel, age 96, of Johnson City, passed away at her home with her daughters at her side on Friday, August 5, 2022. She was born in Mooresville, NC on May 22, 1926 to parents Samuel Lee and Eunice Sloop Linker. The family later moved to Crossnore, NC where Emma was a 1944 graduate of Crossnore High School....

Aug 4, 2022

Lora Mae Miller, 91, Johnson City, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Lakebridge. Lora was born in Embreeville, TN the late Halen and Nora Poore Tucker. She was a wonderful mother and homemaker who enjoyed crocheting and cooking. In addition to her parents, Lora was preceded in death by: her husband, W.A. “Dub” Miller, they were married for 56...

Aug 2, 2022

Pamela Mae “Pam” Hankla Brown, 63, of Johnson City went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at the Abundant Christian Living Community after a brief illness. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of Howard McKinley Hankla and the late Mary Marie Sliger Hankla. Pam was a member of the Brookmead Church of Christ. She...

Aug 2, 2022

Wanda Mae Guinn Pate, 94, of Johnson City, passed way on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at her residence. She was surrounded by caregivers, friends, and close nephew, Donnie Pate, who will all miss her dearly. She was a lifelong resident of Carter County, daughter of the late Jack and Blanche Arnett Guinn. Wanda loved life. She enjoyed traveling with her...

Jul 29, 2022

Larry Alan Phillips, age 63, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Larry was born on January 3, 1959, to the late Clarence Harold Phillips and Wanda Mae Morelock Phillips in Johnson City. He graduated from David Crockett High School. Larry worked in sales at PepsiCo for...

Jul 27, 2022

Billie June Tipton Ferrell, 92, of Johnson City, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 with her children Randy and Pam by her side. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late Captolia Colyer Tipton and Mack Tipton. Billie was a member of Clark Street Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a devoted...

Jul 26, 2022

Joseph “Joe” Harold Gray, age 53, of Erwin, Tennessee, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Four Oaks Heath Care Center in Jonesborough, Tennessee.A native of Johnson City, Tennessee, Joe was born September 10, 1968, to the late Billy and Margie Whaley Gray. He was a 1986 graduate of Science Hill High School. He worked as a Printing Press Operator for...

Jul 26, 2022

Vickie Lynn Wikle, 73, of Johnson City died Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late Ralph Eugene and Hazel Marie Shell Smith. Vickie was a registered nurse and spent most of her career at Baptist Hospital in Knoxville, TN. She graduated from the Diploma Program at...

Jul 23, 2022

Margaret Dismore, born Margaret Murrell Kelly, died on Saturday, July 23, at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport. She was born in Michigan City, Indiana on February 5, 1932, to Peter James Kelly and Laura Blanche Littlejohn Kelly. A 1950 graduate of Elston Senior High School, in Michigan City, she attended Lincoln Bible Institute (now Lincoln Christian University) and graduated from...

Jul 20, 2022

William “Bill” David Burbach, age 74, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away from natural causes on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Bill was born August 22, 1947, in Cuba City, Wisconsin to the late Carl and Dorothy Schonhoff Burbach. Bill’s childhood was spent in Dickeyville, Wisconsin. He graduated from Wahlert High School in Dubuque,...